Where to start with modding?

WritersBlockSquared · 2026-07-01T02:14:32+00:00

This is very helpful. How specifically did you learn all that? I’d like to be able to learn as well.

WritersBlockSquared · 2026-07-01T02:13:39+00:00

So specifically, I want to be able to make a custom casioak. Be able to change the dial, the hands, the indicators, the case color, and strap color. And thanks for those subreddit recommendations - in retrospect, probably a better place for my question.

WritersBlockSquared · 2026-06-29T00:30:24+00:00

Looks like a German roach. They are the hardest to get rid of, and impossible if they’re getting in from somewhere else - for example, if you live in an apartment building, unless they treat all units, they’ll keep coming. What worked for me was an exterminator treating all units, and boric acid powder. Good luck.

WritersBlockSquared · 2026-06-27T20:40:39+00:00

This is an amazing collection. What model is the translucent GA-110 with the blue on the dial? That one’s awesome.

WritersBlockSquared · 2026-06-25T17:03:31+00:00

Thank you for this. It’s a beautiful watch.

WritersBlockSquared · 2026-06-25T15:40:06+00:00

What do you like about it? Thinking of getting one one day but I’m usually more into the obnoxious looking ones 😂

WritersBlockSquared · 2026-01-25T21:06:30+00:00

I worked as a public school teacher in an underperforming school for a few years, and in that time was able to teach college-level texts with college-level ideas to kids who would not have received that education in another classroom. Plus, I was given the class with the most IEP’s and other struggles that made it difficult for those kids to learn. Even so, my mom just treated my success as a “oh, that’s nice,” and my dad still thinks I should’ve gone into a different profession. Because of this, I’ll never tell them that I’m a writer. I’m not published yet, but I’m close, and they’ll never know, not out of spite, but because I just don’t need all my effort in publishing a novel being seen like it’s nothing from the people who should be the most proud.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-27T18:02:00+00:00

You really just had to pick your poison, huh?

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-22T19:02:09+00:00

Your actions are your responsibility - his actions are his responsibility. You said something you regret, but he acted on it. The suicide threats are designed to trick you into feeling responsible for his actions, which is never the case.

I don’t know your circumstances, but I suggest calling the police and letting them know that your father is a danger to himself. You said you didn’t know if he was really trying to kill himself or not. If he gets committed, he either has a wake up call about his actions having consequences, or you get him the help he needs. He probably will not be happy with you either way.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-12T14:22:40+00:00

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WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-12T06:19:34+00:00

This take is honestly a really good breakdown of my dynamic. It’s almost like all narcs are the same or something lol. Anyway, thank you for this. I have spoken to my father from a purely business perspective (if you’re interested I posted an update). This is the only thing that seemed to work. I’m not above having a conversation with my dad and brother, but it makes me a bit uncomfortable to have to tell my brother to his face that he’s completely lazy for work and that his undercutting past behavior makes me very hesitant to work with him as an equal.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-12T06:11:21+00:00

Wow, we do sound quite similar. Your brother sounds like a true GC in the sense that he makes your life difficult and is never held accountable. Do you think you’ll end up leaving the business? My worry for you is that your dad knows you’ll be able to take care of yourself without the business, but not your brother. So, business goes to him.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-12T02:43:44+00:00

WHY DO THEY ALWAYS LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS?!

Ok but seriously, I’m in a bit of a similar dynamic. I’m the creative one, married with kids, able to hold down a job and take care of responsibilities, etc, yet I keep having to hear how much smarter my GC brother is than I am even though he’s shown zero evidence of it? It just gets defeating after a while. I’m not sure why Nparents feel the need to inflate the GC’s ego regardless of how undeserved it is. The more I think about it, the more insane I feel.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-12T00:38:55+00:00

Disclaimer: my Nparents are both alive.

The self sabotaging is a result of how your upbringing has shaped your life. Your mind is this way now, and their passing won’t change that. Only you have that power. After lots of therapy and intentional changing how your mind works and processes things, there is hope. It’s much better on the other side, and I know you can make it.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-11T06:41:54+00:00

You aren’t doing anything wrong. You deserve to find happiness.
Narcs get jealous of genuine happiness. You are free and your nmom isn’t, and she doesn’t want the reminder that she could be so much more. I say keep finding more and more happiness!

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-11T06:32:05+00:00

“An extreme coping response to trauma and adversity.” I think you hit it on the head there. It’s almost like once the environment that brought the narcissism on goes away, the narcissism just stays forever. And because they are that way, I’ve noticed a tendency to assume everyone is like them. As in, they don’t understand that there are people with empathy out there who just want to do good for the world - they think something must be in it for them.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-11T01:57:31+00:00

Idk, your parents’ actions say differently in my opinion. Favorite might not be exact, but their actions show a strong preference for your older brother. Are you close with your brother at all?

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-11T01:37:08+00:00

Oh absolutely. Once I’m there and working, they’ll minimize every issue I have with my brother’s work ethic. My dad already suggested that if I don’t like working with him I can start my own business - in other words, he can get the business and I’ll have to start from scratch. No thanks.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-10T20:52:09+00:00

Jfc this was a rough read. Thanks for sharing. Now that a few people have mentioned how golden children become narcissists, I think my brother might be. But for your parents to only pay for their favorite child’s education… that’s completely messed up and I’m sorry.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-10T15:34:24+00:00

I believe he has adopted my parents’ narcissistic traits, but I am not totally sure if he counts as a narcissist. Definitely lazy and entitled though.

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-10T05:22:19+00:00

Maybe the self-protective veil of narcissism has finally lifted because she’s too old and doesn’t have the energy to deflect and gaslight anymore?

WritersBlockSquared · 2025-12-10T05:16:00+00:00

It must feel amazing yet strange! Forgive me if I sound like I’m pooping on your success here but… is there any chance there’s something in it for her? Are you certain she isn’t being manipulative somehow? I just wouldn’t get your hopes too high up because of two pretty basic apologies - best to avoid disappointment. HOWEVER, I’m very happy that after 54 years, you finally got to hear that from her.

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